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Josef Adalian joined New York Magazine's Vulture.com in 2010 and reports on all aspects of the television industry. He began covering the TV business in 1991, serving as a local TV columnist for the Boston Herald. Since then, he's been on staff at the New York Post, TV Week and The Wrap. From 1999 through 2008, he covered the small screen for Variety, serving as the industry bible’s TV editor. In addition to his full-time position at Vulture, Adalian contributes TV reviews to Playboy.

FROM Joe Adalian

The Spin-off says so long (for now!)

The Spin-off says so long (for now!) We're wrapping up four fabulous years of podcasting, but not before one final episode. The Spin-off crew reflects on the upfronts, Cannes vs Netflix, and the future of television.

37 MIN, 4 SEC May 31, 2017

Netflix domination, Emmys overload, and another writers' strike?

Netflix domination, Emmys overload, and another writers' strike? People in the industry always joke about Netflix taking over. With Netflix adding more and more kinds of shows, plus movies, have those jokes officially turned to real fear? Plus, it's Emmy season! Oh wait, the Emmys aren't until September? With the amount of campaigning already going on, you wouldn't know it. And is another writers' strike looming on the horizon?

41 MIN, 14 SEC Mar 30, 2017

Stephen Colbert on a hot streak; pilot season by the numbers

Stephen Colbert on a hot streak; pilot season by the numbers For the third week in a row, Stephen Colbert has bested Jimmy Fallon in the ratings. The current president is no doubt part of the reason. And, in this year's pilot season, overall series orders are down this year, but networks are still dealing with a mid-season logjam.

32 MIN, 14 SEC Feb 24, 2017

TV in the age of Trump and media trends of 2017

TV in the age of Trump and media trends of 2017 Long-time TV reporters are finding their beats now apply to politics as the new POTUS continues to be obsessed with ratings. And looking to the year ahead, will broadcast streaming services like CBS All Access be able to break through?

36 MIN, 42 SEC Jan 31, 2017

The year in TV and debating the usefulness of TCA press tour

The year in TV and debating the usefulness of TCA press tour In our final episode of 2016, The Spin-off crew reflects on the year that was in television, and discusses the decision of ABC, NBC and CBS to skip out on the executive panels in the upcoming Television Critics Association press tour. They also talk about the recent ratings dip of AMC mega hit The Walking Dead. Plus, a holiday-themed Download segment.

38 MIN, 37 SEC Dec 21, 2016

Election, escapism and 'Gilmore Girls'

Election, escapism and 'Gilmore Girls' In the first episode since the election, The Spin-off crew contemplates the role TV news had in this year's presidential contest, and what TV might look like going forward. Plus, what's up with NFL ratings this year, and Dan's take on the newest Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix.

37 MIN, 56 SEC Nov 23, 2016

'The Walking Dead' returns, and another shakeup at MTV

'The Walking Dead' returns, and another shakeup at MTV AMC's zombie drama The Walking Dead returned to huge ratings with its Season 7 premiere, but some fans are not crazy about the extreme violence that's now becoming commonplace in the show. And, after just a year on the job, Sean Atkins is out at MTV. Chris McCarthy will be taking over.

34 MIN, 36 SEC Oct 26, 2016

Creativity abounds in fall TV & analyzing debate ratings

Creativity abounds in fall TV & analyzing debate ratings The Spin-off crew evaluates new fall TV, which in spite of a few stinkers, shows much more overall creative promise than in years past. Then, a look at the ratings from the first presidential debate, which were indeed very high, but need to be put in context.

40 MIN, 19 SEC Oct 05, 2016

Sophomore slumps & niche streaming services

Sophomore slumps & niche streaming services The Spin-off crew sums up the summer. They talk about Olympics ratings, discuss why two hot cable shows are struggling in their second seasons and contemplate whether the myriad niche streaming services can ever offer them the TV line-up of their dreams.

43 MIN, 32 SEC Aug 31, 2016

Emotional Moments at Comic-Con and Always Be Marketing

Emotional Moments at Comic-Con and Always Be Marketing In the brief window between Comic-Con and TCA press tour this year, this Spin-Off crew gathers to talk about the most interesting moments at this year's Comic-Con and why marketing for cable shows has turned into a year-round event.

41 MIN, 19 SEC Jul 27, 2016

Steve Mosko on His Sudden Departure from Sony Pictures Television

Steve Mosko on His Sudden Departure from Sony Pictures Television “In life, if you're not 100 percent in on something, you need to take a deep breath and figure it out.” That’s what Steve Mosko told Michael Schneider during a conversation at the Paley Center, just two days after Mosko announced he would be leaving his job as chairman of Sony Pictures Television.

48 MIN, 30 SEC Jul 01, 2016

Drama Problems at HBO, Which New Shows Will Score Emmy Noms?

Drama Problems at HBO, Which New Shows Will Score Emmy Noms? There won’t be any more Vinyl on HBO, even though there had been an earlier announcement of a second season. With that show gone and Game of Thrones wrapping up its season, there’s a lot of pressure on the forthcoming ‘Westworld. Plus, we’re at the height of Emmy campaigning, but will all that noise actually help any new shows snag a nomination?

33 MIN, 59 SEC Jun 29, 2016

Writer-Producer Noah Hawley on 'Fargo' and 'Legion'

Writer-Producer Noah Hawley on 'Fargo' and 'Legion' How does Noah Hawley get so much writing done? He tells us he's discovered a “rift in the space-time continuum.” The novelist, screenwriter and TV writer-producer talks about his career arc and what he knows so far about the upcoming Legion and season three of Fargo, both on FX.

48 MIN, 14 SEC Jun 15, 2016

Jerrod Carmichael Brings Heart Back to the Multi-Cam Sitcom

Jerrod Carmichael Brings Heart Back to the Multi-Cam Sitcom Jerrod Carmichael grew up loving multi-camera sitcoms, especially the ones on NBC. Now he’s created and stars in one of his own. Carmichael tells us why he opted to go the retro, multi-cam route to tell personal stories and tackle tough topics.

38 MIN, 33 SEC Jun 08, 2016

2016 Upfronts & the Economics of a TV Boom

2016 Upfronts & the Economics of a TV Boom The Spin-off crew reports back from this year's network upfront presentations and Joe Adalian shares his biggest takeaways after spending four months investigating the current state of television. Plus, a shake-up at HBO.

48 MIN, 51 SEC May 25, 2016

Matt Walsh & Timothy Simons on 'Veep' and Pronouncing "Nevada"

Matt Walsh & Timothy Simons on 'Veep' and Pronouncing "Nevada" Matt Walsh and Timothy Simons play Mike McLintock and Jonah Ryan, respectively, on HBO's Veep. They tell us about the experience of starring in a show about a dysfunctional government in the middle of a crazy election year, and working in a new location with a new showrunner for Season 5.

44 MIN, 19 SEC May 10, 2016

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'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs'

'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs' Sarah Lohman talks about the murder and historic recipes that form the backbone of her new book, “Ohio 1910,” and Rachel Khong shares highlights from Lucky Peach’s last cookbook, “All About Eggs.” Michelle Mckenzie tells us how to cook oft-forgotten fruits, veggies and herbs, and Jonathan Gold reviews AR Cucina in Culver City. Plus: raspberries at the market and a special guest DJ set from Alton Brown.

56 MIN, 48 SEC May 27, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Terrorism in London: Lessons for the US This weekend’s terrorist attack in London left seven people dead and almost 50 injured. London police fatally shot the attackers, and ISIS claimed responsibility.

50 MIN, 57 SEC Jun 05, 2017

In 'Speechless,' Scott Silveri combines comedy, family & disability

In 'Speechless,' Scott Silveri combines comedy, family & disability Scott Silveri has written and produced sitcoms for more than 20 years. In all that time, he never encountered a TV family that looked anything like the one he grew up in -- with a mom, a dad...and a brother with cerebral palsy. He changed that with his show Speechless on ABC. Silveri tells us about looking to his own past for stories, and why he was determined to make a family comedy and not just a "disability show."

28 MIN, 30 SEC Jun 03, 2017

Claudio Magris: Blameless

Claudio Magris: Blameless In Claudio Magris' Blameless, a museum of the implements of war and destruction is created to inspire peace. But this conversation is not just about war and peace.

28 MIN, 19 SEC Jun 01, 2017